C: Because the rules are so simple. You have a ball, a hole somewhere in the distance. The ball has to go in the hole, and you use clubs to get it there. That’s it! And even for the better players, it has so much to do with luck. It’s a bit of a lottery: What’s your form today? Are the balls flying well? Are the greens quick or fast enough? ... All these unforeseen factors that are hugely important. Sometimes — most of the time, even — you hit the ball and have no idea if it’s just right or just wrong. Both are equally possible.